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How Rotax changed the 2 Seater Aircraft market

By Andrew on 08/09/2020

The introduction of the Rotax 900 series engines starting in the late 80s was a big game-changer in the 2 seater market. These engines were modern four-stroke engines running on normal car fuel, rather than specialized 100LL aviation fuel. They were half the weight of traditional aircraft engines and cost 1/3 of the price to […]

The Rotax Engine Revolution

By Andrew on 27/06/2020

The Rotax Revolution The introduction of the Rotax 900 series engines starting in the late 80s was a big game-changer in the 2 seater market. These engines were modern four-stroke engines running on auto fuel. They were half the weight of traditional aircraft engines and cost 1/3 of the price to purchase. Maintenance was also […]

The Best 2 Seater Aircraft (SEP)

By Andrew on 19/06/2020

There are a lot of exciting and affordable 2-seater aircraft options out there. These 2 seater aircraft are usually half the initial purchase price and hourly operating costs of their 4 seat counterparts. The aircraft we will look at here are either EASA certified or experimental aircraft. Why this matters is that the hours flown […]

The Best 4 Seater Aircraft (SEP)

By Andrew on 08/06/2020

The perfect aircraft for me would be one that cruises fast and lands slow, burns less than 30 liters an hour (diesel or 98), and is cheap to maintain. Being able to also land on short bush strips and take a family of 4 on adventures would be a definite plus. Unfortunately, you can’t always […]

Flying with Andy – Frequently Asked Questions

By Andrew on 03/06/2020

Here is a list of Frequently asked Questions Is flying Safe? Do you offer Commercial Flying Services? How likely is a flight to go ahead on the date we plan it? What weather conditions are appropriate for flying? How many passengers can you take? Do I need to bring any special clothes or equipment? Is […]

A Short List of Places to Live in Australia

By Andrew on 05/05/2020

After living for 15 years in the Nordics, I am done with cold weather and short days. Finland has been good to me but I want to enjoy my home of Australia – the smell of eucalyptus, the sound of the waves crashing on the beach, and the feeling of the hot baking sun scorching […]

The Helsinki Red Full Day Self-guided Bicycle Tour

By Andrew on 24/07/2019

The Helsinki Red Full Day Self-guided Bicycle Tour (22-35) This tour requires either a bicycle or the use of public transport. It circles the city and takes in some of the more distant attractions. Feel free to pick and choose from the list as not all of the attractions may interest you. If you plan […]

The Helsinki Blue Full Day Self-guided Walking Tour

By Andrew on 22/07/2019

The Helsinki Blue Full Day Self-guided Walking Tour (1-21) Here you will find labeled in blue (1-20) a comprehensive Helsinki self-guided walking tour that should take you the good part of a day. The walk is approximately 5 km in length and is along mostly flat ground. The tour starts in the north of Helsinki […]

12 Adventurous Summer things to do in Helsinki

By Andrew on 20/07/2019

If you are visiting Helsinki city in Summer you should almost have the place to yourself. Most Finns head off to their Summer Cottages in the countryside, especially during July. Helsinki becomes a ghost town except for the small army of young people who take jobs as summer workers. A starting point for most tourists […]

A Family Summer Road trip 2019 – Part 3: Spain to Greece with the Nissan Micra

By Andrew on 16/07/2019

After successfully circumnavigating the Iberia peninsula (Spain and Portugal) in our Nissan Micra, we decided to start the journey back to Finland with a trip across southern Europe. We visited 11 countries on the trip including; Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania and Greece. I was a bit concerned […]